From The Beatles to Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls to Little Mix, Pink to Prince (and who can forget Harry, Lizzo & Queen Bey!) – test your knowledge of epic songs, dancefloor favourites and the best sing-a-long songs ever with the Ultimate Pop Music Quiz!

‘Pop Music’ was originally used to describe whatever music was popular at the time, but evolved into its own – all-encompassing – genre from the 1950s onwards in the USA and UK.

Taking inspiration from all types of music, popular songs – and therefore pop music – are usually catchy, sing-a-long songs, with a memorable melody that makes you want to sing at the top of your lungs or head to the nearest dancefloor to bust a move. From rock to blues, soul to R&B, with flavours of metal, alternative, emo and electronic, pop music can be almost anything!

So if it is About Damn Time you showed how much of a music expert you are, take our ultimate pop music quiz – and we can’t promise that you won’t be singing and dancing along as you relive some of the greatest songs, lyrics and artists of all time!

Ultimate Pop Music Quiz

1. Which 80s pop sensation sang “Time After Time”?

2. Which musical act was known as the “King of Pop” for his exceptional talent?

3. Name Elton John and Dua Lipa’s 2021 chart-topping pop song.

4. Which pop singer’s first number one hit was “Bad Guy”?

5. Can you name the band that sang these lyrics: “Mmmbop, ba duba dop”?

6. What hit song by Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil’ Kim, and Mya topped the charts in 2001?

7. According to Arianna Grande, who is God?

8. What is the song title of the 2019 hit single by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber?

9. Name the 80s hit that starts, “She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene”.

10. Here’s another music trivia question for you: which musical act is led by Bono?

11. Can you name the lead singer of The Rolling Stones?

12. Can you correctly guess how many members are in the band BTS?

13. Can you name the 2 pop stars who sang the 2017 song “Perfect”?

14. Finish these lyrics by Shaggy: “But she __________ counter/ It wasn’t me!”

15. Can you name the English rapper behind the hit “Vossi Bop”?

16. Finish these lyrics by Sting and The Police: “How my poor heart aches / With every _______.”

17. Which 1985 song by Wham starts with a very memorable saxophone intro?

18. Which icon sang ‘wise men say, only fools rush in’?

19. Can you finish these lyrics by Avril Lavigne? “Chill out, what ya yellin’ for? __________ before.”

20. Can you correctly guess what Britney Spears song was the best-selling single of 1999

21. Can you guess the name of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston’s hit duet?

22. Which Adele song is the theme song of a James Bond film?

23. Can you name the musical act that won the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest?

24. Name the 90s pop star behind the song “Bailamos”?

25. Can you name the couple who sang “I Got You Babe”?

26. What was the best-selling song on the Black Eyed Peas album, Elephunk?

27. One-hit wonders Los Del Rio are best known for what song?

28. Can you correctly name the lead singer of Blondie?

29. Which song starts with the line, “When you’re weary, feeling small.”

30. Which Harry Styles song starts with the line, “Walk in your rainbow paradise”?

31. Which American rapper/ singer’s first hit single was “Your Love”?

32. What is the title of Ariana Grande’s first studio album?

33.  Which ex-Beatle sang “Say Say Say” with Michael Jackson?

34. Whose debut song is called “Build a B*tch”?

35. Name the original members of One Direction?

36. Can you name Gwen Stefani and Akon’s hit collab?

37. What is the title of ‘N Sync’s debut album?

38. Which 80s rock band sang the hit “Eye of the Tiger”?

39. Name the 80s pop duo who sang “Maneater”

40. Which singer was a member of N.E.R.D and The Neptunes?

41. Which soulful singer sang the 70s hit “What’s Going On”?

42. Finish these ABBA lyrics: “Money, money, money/ Must be funny/ ________.”

43. Can you correctly name Katy Perry’s debut pop single?

44. Which singer’s first solo album, Justified, was released in 2002?

45. Can you correctly name the frontman of The Red Hot Chili Peppers?

46. Who sang “Diamonds Are Forever” for the James Bond film of the same name?

47. Who sang “I Knew You Were Waiting” with George Michael?

48. Name the legendary band that won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.

49. Can you name the members of the Bee Gees?

50. Can you name the original members of the pop group Little Mix?

51. Which member of the ‘27 club‘ ironically sang about ‘Rehab‘?

52. Who advised us that her ‘Hips Don’t Lie‘?

53. The music video for which Spanish-language song was the first ever video to reach 3 billion views on YouTube in 2017?

54. “I Stay out too late, got nothing in my brain” is the opening line to which Taylor Swift smash hit?

55. What is Lady Gaga’s real name?

56. Which two artist’s collaborated on the dancefloor smash, ‘Uptown Funk‘?

57. Justin Beiber and Selena Gomez lip-synced which flirty song, catapulting it to radio and worldwide success?

58. Lorde was 15 when she wrote the mega-hit, Royals – but what country is she from?

59. Which chart-topping pop song from 2007 was given a new lease of life when it was ‘sung’ by Tom Holland on LL Cool J’s ‘Lip Sync Battle’ in 2020?

60. One of the best-selling all-girl pop groups of all time, what was the ‘Spice Girls’ original band name?

61. Which pop sensation’s debut self-titled EP reached No.1 on iTunes in 37 minutes (in 2014)?

62. Which Miley Cyrus pop banger was written by Jesse J, Dr Luke and Claude Kelly?

63. Name the song title from the opening of the Disney classic, The Lion King?

64. David Bowie told us to put on what colour shoes and dance the blues?

65. What is this missing word in this lyric from Queen: “My soul is pained, like the wings of ________”?

66. What was the first James Bond theme song to hit No.1 in the Charts, and who sang it?

67. Lizzo is classically trained to play what instrument?

68. Who are the best-selling boy band of all time?

69. If there is a small town girl, living in a lonely world – where does she take the train to?

70. Who was the first winner of American Idol?

71. Name the original members of The Beatles (the highest-selling band of all time).

 

70+ Pop Music Quiz Questions and Answers

1. Which 80s pop sensation sang “Time After Time”?
Cyndi Lauper

2. Which musical act was known as the “King of Pop” for his exceptional talent?
Michael Jackson

3. Name Elton John and Dua Lipa’s 2021 chart-topping pop song.
Cold Heart

4. Which pop singer’s first number one hit was “Bad Guy”?
Billie Eilish

5. Can you name the band that sang these lyrics: “Mmmbop, ba duba dop”?
Hanson

6. What hit song by Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil’ Kim, and Mya topped the charts in 2001?
Lady Marmalade

7. According to Arianna Grande, who is God?
A Woman

8. Name the 2019 hit single by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber.
I Don’t Care

9. Name the 80s hit that starts, “She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene”.
Billie Jean

10. Here’s another music trivia question for you: which musical act is led by Bono?
U2

11. Can you name the lead singer of The Rolling Stones?
Mick Jagger

12. Can you correctly guess how many members are in the band BTS?
Seven

13. Can you name the pop stars who sang the 2017 song “Perfect”?
Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé

14. Finish these lyrics by Shaggy: “But she __________ counter/ It wasn’t me!”
“Caught me on the”

15. Can you name the English rapper behind the hit “Vossi Bop”?
Stormzy

16. Finish these lyrics by Sting and The Police: “How my poor heart aches/ With every _______.”
“Step you take”

17. Which 1985 song by Wham starts with a very memorable saxophone intro?
Careless Whisper

18. Which icon sang ‘wise men say, only fools rush in’?
Elvis Presley

19. Can you finish these lyrics by Avril Lavigne? “Chill out, what ya yellin’ for? __________ before.”
“Lay back, it’s all been done”

20. Can you correctly guess what Britney Spears song was the best-selling single of 1999?
Baby One More Time

21. Can you guess the name of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston’s hit duet?
When You Believe

22. Which Adele song is the theme song of a James Bond film?
Skyfall

23. Can you name the musical act that won the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest?
Måneskin

24. Name the 90s pop star behind the song “Bailamos”?
Enrique Iglesias

25. Can you name the couple who sang “I Got You Babe”?
Sonny and Cher

26. What was the best-selling song on the Black Eyed Peas album, Elephunk?
Where is the Love

27. One-hit wonders Los Del Rio are best known for what song?
Macarena

28. Can you correctly name the lead singer of Blondie?
Debbie Harry

29. Which song starts with the line, “When you’re weary, feeling small.”
Bridge Over Troubled Water

30. Which Harry Styles song starts with the line, “Walk in your rainbow paradise”?
Adore You

31. Which American rapper/ singer’s first hit single was “Your Love”?
Nicki Minaj

32. What is the title of Ariana Grande’s first studio album?
Yours Truly

33.  Which ex-Beatle sang Say Say Say” with Michael Jackson?
Paul McCartney

34. Whose debut song is called “Build a B*tch”?
Bella Poarch

35. Name the original members of One Direction?
Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne

36. Can you name Gwen Stefani and Akon’s hit collab?
The Sweet Escape

37. What is the title of ‘N Sync’s debut album?
‘N Sync

38. Which 80s rock band sang the hit “Eye of the Tiger”?
Survivor

39. Name the 80s pop duo who sang “Maneater”
Hall and Oates

40. Which singer was a member of N.E.R.D and The Neptunes?
Pharrell Williams

41. Which soulful singer sang the 70s hit “What’s Going On”?
Marvin Gaye

42. Finish these ABBA lyrics: “Money, money, money/ Must be funny/ ________.”
“In the rich man’s world”

43. Can you correctly name Katy Perry’s debut pop single?
I Kissed a Girl

44. Which singer’s first solo album, Justified, was released in 2002?
Justin Timberlake

45. Can you correctly name the frontman of The Red Hot Chili Peppers?
Anthony Kiedis

46. Who sang “Diamonds Are Forever” for the James Bond film of the same name?
Shirley Bassey

47. Who sang “I Knew You Were Waiting” with George Michael?
Aretha Franklin

48. Name the legendary band that won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.
ABBA

49. Can you name the members of the Bee Gees?
Maurice, Barry, and Robin Gibb

50. Can you name the original members of the pop group Little Mix?
Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Jesy Nelson

51. Which member of the ’27 club’ ironically sang about ‘Rehab‘?
Amy Winehouse

52. Who advised us that her ‘Hips Don’t Lie‘?
Shakira

53. The music video for which Spanish-language song was the first ever video to reach 3 billion views on YouTube in 2017?
Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee

54. “I Stay out too late, got nothing in my brain” is the opening line to which Taylor Swift smash hit?
Shake It Off

55. What is Lady Gaga’s real name?
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta

56. Which two artist’s collaborated on the dancefloor smash, ‘Uptown Funk‘?
Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson

57. Justin Beiber and Selena Gomez lip-synced which flirty song, catapulting it to radio and worldwide success?
Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen

58. Lorde was 15 when she wrote the mega-hit, Royals – but what country is she from?
New Zealand

59. Which chart-topping pop song from 2007 was given a new lease of life when it was ‘sung’ by Tom Holland on LL Cool J’s ‘Lip Sync Battle’ in 2020?
Umbrella by Rhianna

60. One of the best-selling all-girl pop groups of all time, what was the ‘Spice Girls’ original band name?
Touch

61. Which pop sensation’s debut self-titled EP reached No.1 on iTunes in 37 minutes (in 2014)?
Shawn Mendes

62. Which Miley Cyrus pop banger was written by Jesse J, Dr Luke and Claude Kelly?
Party in the U.S.A.

63. Name the song title from the opening of the Disney classic, The Lion King?
The Circle of Life

64. David Bowie told us to put on what colour shoes and dance the blues?
Red (in Let’s Dance)

65. What is this missing word in this lyric from Queen: “My soul is pained, like the wings of ________”?
Butterflies

66. What was the first James Bond theme song to hit No.1 in the Charts, and who sang it?
Writings on the Wall by Sam Smith

67. Lizzo is classically trained to play what instrument?
The flute

68. Who are the best-selling boy band of all time?
Backstreet Boys

69. If there is a small town girl, living in a lonely world – where does she take the train to?
Anywhere (in Don’t Stop Believing by Journey)

70. Who was the first winner of American Idol?
Kelly Clarkson

71. Name the original members of The Beatles (the highest-selling band of all time).
Paul McCartney, Ringo Star, John Lennon & George Harrison 

 

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